The Art and Science of Teaching Jewish History in America
August 21-23, 2023 (online)
Exclusively for Educators | Registration required
12-4 pm ET (9 am-1 pm PT) Daily
Fee: $75
If you have any questions, please be in touch with education@theweitzman.org
NEI Directors
Dr. Jonathan Krasner, Brandeis University
Dr. Benjamin Jacobs, The George Washington University
August 21 | Day One
12:00 – 12:40 Welcome and Introduction Opening remarks Dr. Josh Perelman, Chief Curator and Director of Interpretation and Exhibitions, The Role of Objects at the Museum
12:40 – 1:45 Themes and Tensions of American Jewish History Dr. Jonathan Sarna
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:30 An Introduction to The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Rebecca Krasner, Associate Director of Education
2:30 – 3:20 Deep Dive with Scholars Dr. Adam Mendelssohn and Dr. Beth Wenger
3:20-3:30 – Break
3:30 – 4:30 In the Classroom: What Do Students Love About American Jewish History and How Do We Leverage That In Our Classrooms? Rachel Bergstein, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, and Saul Kaiserman, Temple Emanu-El, New York City
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August 22 | Day 2
12:00 – 1:15 Antisemitism in America Dr. Pam Nadell
1:15 – 2:00 Facilitated Discussion: How do we integrate conversations about antisemitism into our classrooms? Yehudah Potok, Facing History and Ourselves
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:15 Deeper Dive with Scholars, Session #2 Scholar of Religion, Dr. Rachel Gross, and Dr. Golan Moskowitz
3:15 – 4:15 Teaching Controversial Issues Dr. Ben Jacobs and Dr. Jonathan Krasner
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August 23 | Day 3
12:00 – 12:45 The Power of Objects and How to “Read” Them Ronit Lusky
12:50 – 1:50 Curating History: The Surprises Historical Objects Reveal Dr. Jenna Weissman Joselit and Dr. Laura Liebman
1:50 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 3:45 Overview of Museum Resources Rebecca Krasner, Claire Pingel and Dr. Josh Perelman
4:00 – 4:15 Wrap Up & Thank You
